McGoogan Library Services

The McGoogan Library is the health sciences library of UNMC and the only state-supported academic health sciences library in Nebraska.

The library is located on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors of Wittson Hall. To reach the library take 42nd Street south from Dodge Street. The library is located on the west side of the street between Emile and Dewey.

Library hours:

Building access: 24 hours, 7 days per week. A current UNMC ID badge is required for entry.

Staffed service hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

McGoogan Library Website

The McGoogan Library website link from https://www.unmc.edu/library serves as a gateway to online information resources. Online journals, books, and databases are available on- and off-campus by using your UNMC Net ID.

Borrowing Privileges

All UNMC faculty, staff, and students may borrow books, bound journals, and anatomical models.

Overdue Fines, Lost Book Fees and Unpaid Library Charges

The library will charge a replacement fee for items that are overdue. If there are unpaid library charges on your account, library borrowing privileges will be suspended and holds will be placed with the Registrar. Charges can be paid online at https://app1.unmc.edu/forms/library/fees.

Education & Research Services (402-559-6221)

Education and Research Librarians are available to provide assistance. Educational sessions are available for groups, classes or individuals throughout the year.

Phone: 402-559-6221

Text: 402-370-5016

Chat via our website: https://www.unmc.edu/library

Interlibrary Loan (402-559-7085)

The library's interlibrary loan (ILL) service can obtain journal articles, books, and book chapters. Requests for these services are made online through the library's ILL page (under Services) or via the GetIt!@UNMC button within literature databases. A one-time registration process must be completed at: https://unomaha.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/UNM/logon.html Turnaround time for receipt of an article is usually 1-2 days. There is no charge for this service.

Electronic Resources

The McGoogan library provides access to several literature databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Embase. Additionally, thousands of online journals and ebooks can be accessed through the library’s catalog. Online articles are embedded within the literature databases via the GetIt! UNMC button.

UNMC Health Information Service

Do you need information for patients or a patient’s family? The Library provides information at no charge through the UNMC Heath Information Service. A librarian will research the condition and provide a tailored package of information that may include: journal articles/book chapters/pamphlets/web resources. Materials are provided for informational purposes only. Go to https://www.unmc.edu/library/services/health-information.html for more information.

Special Collections and Archives

A wide range of historically significant and locally relevant material is available in the library’s Special Collections and Archives. Notable highlights include the Orr Collection on orthopedic surgery, the Lloyd Thompson Collection of medical cartoons, and the Moe Collection on the history of medicine. Numerous papers, manuscripts, prints; and other unique objects, such as a 464-year old Vesalius broadsheet, are also available. An archive collection consists mainly of UNMC documents and materials related to the medical center, its staff and students.